Robotic Hysterectomy

More than 25 percent of American women will eventually have a hysterectomy, making it the second most common surgery after cesarean section. Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) can cure a variety of problems to which the uterus and ovaries are prone – uterine or cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, fibroids, endometriosis, heavy non-menstrual bleeding, and uterine prolapse.

If your doctor recommends a hysterectomy, you may be a candidate for a robotic hysterectomy, one of the most effective, least invasive surgical treatment options for a range of uterine conditions. A robotic hysterectomy is performed using the da Vinci ® Robotic Surgical System, which enables surgeons to perform with unmatched precision and control – using only a few small incisions. This technology also allows your surgeon better visualization of anatomy, which is especially critical when working around delicate and confined structures like the bladder. This means that surgeons have a distinct advantage when performing a complex, radical hysterectomy involving adhesions from prior pelvic surgery or non-localized cancer, or an abdominal hysterectomy.

Patient Benefits

• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Fewer complications
• Less scarring
• A shorter hospital stay
• A faster return to normal daily activities

Gynecologic Cancer Treatment

This procedure offers numerous potential patient benefits over traditional approaches to vaginal, laparoscopic or open abdominal hysterectomy, particularly when performing more challenging procedures like radical hysterectomy for gynecologic cancer. Moreover, i robotic surgery provides a superior surgical tool for dissection and removal of lymph nodes during cancer operations, as compared to traditional open or minimally invasive approaches.

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As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is both patient- and procedure-specific. While radical hysterectomy or abdominal hysterectomy performed using the da Vinci ® Surgical System are considered safe and effective, these procedures may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.